Medici in Turchia — Pagina 39

Dr. Harun Dogru is a professor and ENT specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex nasal conditions. Dr. Dogru has authored numerous international studies on sinusitis and otitis media. He practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

• Performs cochlear implant placement and stapedectomy for hearing restoration.
• Treats deviated septums and nasal polyps through septoplasty and endoscopic surgery.
• Conducts voice feminization and masculinization procedures.
• Member of the ENT department at a clinic treating 10,000 patients annually.

Dr. Hakan Duger is an endocrinology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and adrenal adenoma. Dr. Duger holds double specialization in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. He serves at the largest private medical center in the Mediterranean region.

• Specializes in thyroid disorders like goiter and autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Expert in managing parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Member of the Turkish Diabetes Association.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Dr. Ali Rahimi is an ENT specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He graduated from Hacettepe University and has held chief physician roles at four different medical centers. Dr. Rahimi focuses on functional and aesthetic nasal surgery and head and neck tumors.

• Performs specialized procedures including septorhinoplasty and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Treats complex conditions such as sleep apnea, hearing loss, and nasal polyps.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.
• Works within a JCI-accredited facility that treats 4,000 patients every year.

Dr. Edal Sakli is an Associate Professor and ENT specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on rhinoplasty and treats conditions like sleep apnea and nasal polyps. Dr. Sakli earned his medical degree from Istanbul University. He completed specialization at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

• Holds membership in the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Performs septoplasty, cochlear implant placement, and nasal polyp surgery.
• Treats deviated septums, adenoids, and epistaxis.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Alaettin Celik is a pediatric surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He was the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Celik holds triple specializations in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology. He trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children to establish Turkey’s first dedicated pediatric units.

• Trained generations of surgeons as a former department head at Istanbul University.
• Author of three major books on newborn and pediatric surgery.
• Treats complex cases including anal atresia, liver hemangiomas, and neonatal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a surgical oncologist at Medicana Hospital and Valued Med Hub in Istanbul. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center. Dr. Topcu treats complex malignancies, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Completed specialized clinical training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA.
• Treats a broad spectrum of conditions including sarcomas and gynecological cancers.
• Practices at Valued Med Hub, an institution certified by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Specializes in both internal medicine and medical oncology treatment protocols.

Dr. Rafet Eren is a hematologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex blood disorders, including acute leukemia and multiple myeloma. Dr. Eren earned his PhD in hematology from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. He has served as an associate professor at several major Turkish medical institutions.

• Treats conditions such as lymphomas, myeloproliferative diseases, and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise covers bleeding diathesis and the approach to splenomegaly.
• Research findings on bone marrow biopsy are published in international medical journals.
• Works at a center holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Emrah Özdemir is a cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic and peripheral artery diseases. He also manages complex conditions like hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Özdemir completed his medical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa and Istanbul Bilim University.

• Published research on ticagrelor-associated thrombocytopenic purpura in the Anatolian Journal of Cardiology.
• Treats patients at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at a center holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of 100 specialists at Valued Med Hub.

Dr. Turhan Caskurlu heads the Urology Department at Istanbul Medeniyet University Medical Faculty. He is a specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Caskurlu previously served as the Chief Physician at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital.

• Leads the urology department at a major Turkish medical faculty.
• Served as the Urology Clinic Director at Göztepe Education and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir, a JCI-accredited facility for safety and quality.
• Formerly a lecturer in the Urology Department at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Resul Arisoy is a perinatology and gynecology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He focus on high-risk pregnancies and maternal-fetal health. Dr. Arisoy treats patients at JCI-accredited facilities within the Memorial Healthcare Group. This accreditation ensures compliance with international safety and quality standards.

• Specializes in perinatology for complex pregnancy management.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals.
• Expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology since starting his practice.
• Works at a hospital with a 65% success rate for IVF treatments.

Dr. Kerem Ozel is a Professor of Pediatric Surgery. He specializes in fetal surgery and pediatric urology. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English Division). He completed his pediatric surgery residency at Marmara University.

He holds the European Board of Pediatric Surgery and the European Board of Pediatric Urology certificates. He received a Fetal Surgery Certificate in 2013 through collaboration with Justus-Liebig University Giessen and the German Fetal Surgery Center. His training includes pediatric urology and spina bifida at Ege University in 2005. He also conducted robotic pediatric urology research at Texas Children’s Hospital in 2014.

In 2015, he joined Turkey’s first fetal surgery team and performed in-utero procedures at Istanbul Bilim University. He led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Bilim University in 2010. He has been on the faculty at Istanbul Medeniyet University since 2017.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
• Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
• Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, and neuromodulation. Dr. Kilic is an Associate Professor with extensive surgical expertise. He holds a specialization from Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs deep brain, spinal cord, and sacral nerve stimulation.
• Treats complex conditions like spondylolisthesis and trigeminal neuralgia.
• Expert in both adult and pediatric neuro-oncology.
• Works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.